Sir Ranulph Fiennes
Roy Plomley's castaway is explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes.
Sir Ranulph Fiennes has had many adventures since he was removed from the SAS for the illegal use of explosives, but without a doubt his greatest exploit was the Transglobe Expedition. Swamps, deserts and arctic ice fields were just some of the many hazards he encountered on the first round-the-world journey via the two poles.
In conversation with Roy Plomley, he describes some of his exploits and chooses the eight records he would take to the mythical island.
[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]
Book: The Oxford Book of Quotations
Luxury: Tube of Antisan cream
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Video Symphonic
The Flame Trees Of Thika
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The Massed Pipes And Drums Of The Scottish Regiments
Blue Bonnets & Drum Prelude
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Clannad
Theme From Harry's Game
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Vangelis
Chariots of Fire
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Elaine Paige
Memory
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Royal Marine Band of HMS Ark Royal
Sailing
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 6 in F major 'Pastoral'
Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Herbert von Karajan
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James Galway
Annie's Song
Orchestra: National Philharmonic Orchestra
Book Choice
The Oxford Book of Quotations
Luxury Choice
Tube of Antisan cream
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Ranulph Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes |
Broadcasts
- Sat 29 Oct 198318:25BBC Radio 4
- Fri 4 Nov 198309:05BBC Radio 4
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